Kids In Think-a-thon To Raise Money

September 19, 2001

The School Board of Broward County and Kids Voting Broward are preparing to have the third Think-A-Thon academic fund-raiser from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Nova High, 3600 College Ave., Davie.

In advance of the event, students secure pledges from friends and family, promising to study, read, research, do homework or plan class projects for a three-hour period. While raising funds to support education, students are also furthering their own learning.

Local elected officials will assist students by serving as study helpers. A student appreciation party will immediately follow the Think-A-Thon event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse.

To encourage participation, students receive community service credit for participation, T-shirts and door prizes, and they compete for trophies for the most pledges raised.

The event is sponsored by the Broward Schools Credit Union, the Broward Teachers Union, Outback Steakhouse and the Sun-Sentinel. Corporate donors and sponsors are being sought for the event.